Description
These White Cheddar Spinach Chicken Burgers are flavorful and easy to make, featuring juicy ground chicken, melted sharp cheddar, and vibrant spinach, making them a perfect choice for a quick dinner or healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh spinach (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (for cooking)
- 4 burger buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, extra cheese
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl without overmixing.
- Shape into four equal patties, making a slight indentation in the center.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 5-6 minutes on one side until golden.
- Flip patties and cook for another 5-6 minutes until fully cooked (165°F).
- Rest patties for 3-4 minutes before serving on buns.
Notes
Avoid overworking the chicken mixture to prevent tough patties.
Let the patties rest before cooking to enhance juiciness and flavor.
These burgers can be prepared in advance and refrigerated or frozen for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg